Registered Nurse

State of Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma, ODMHSAS Tulsa, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services in the TCBH Nursing Department. Responsibilities include assessments, planning, interventions, evaluation, patient education, case management, and administering medications per physician orders.

Required are two years of nursing experience and a current Oklahoma RN license (eNLC eligible). Expect full-time hours with shift differentials on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• RN III – valid Oklahoma license and two years of professional nursing experience in an appropriate health care setting.
• RN license recognized by the eNLC and two years of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing services including assessments, planning, interventions, evaluation, and health education.
• Develop and implement care plans, administer medications and treatments prescribed by a medical provider.
• Perform case management and ensure adherence to medical regimes.

Skills

Professional nursing experience

Oklahoma RN license

Education

RN III level requirements

Job description

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Registered Nurse

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

About the Position

The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring for a Registered Nurse that would provide direct professional nursing services to include nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluation, health related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a medical provider.

Job Type/Salary

• Open/Close dates: 1/6/2026 - until filled
• Full-time
• Hourly payrate: (Level III)-$36.78
• Differentials include: $3.00/hr 2nd shift, weekends and holidays; $5.00/hr 3rd shift
• Primary hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM OR 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department: TCBH – Nursing Department
• Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• RN III – Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting; or Registered Nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting.

Special Requirements

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• Applicant must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Great Reasons to Work with Us

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.

In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.

Drug and Alcohol Pre‑employment and Pre‑placement Testing

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Agency Requirements

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.